Newmarket 0 – 65 Diss

With key players away on County duty, Newmarket were slightly unfortunate to meet by far the strongest team they have faced this season. However, they could have no complaints about the result as Diss proved quicker, stronger and more determined in all phases of the game, and the home team put in a performance that was well below par.

Newmarket were always on the back foot and trying to make something from scraps of possession. The Diss forwards and backs ran hard and straight. While most of the Newmarket team made an occasional good stop, they could not stem the tide. The missed tackle count grew enormously and largely accounted for the six tries that Diss ran in during the first half.

After the turn around and playing with the slope and the wind, there were some signs that Newmarket might get back into the game. The forwards began to win their own ball at the scrum and play was kept in the Diss half. However, they never really threatened the Diss try line and the overall pattern of the game was quickly re-established as the visitors took advantage of tiring home legs to run in a further five tries.

Dan Bristow was awarded man of the match for Newmarket and a special mention is also due to Jack Felton for some brave tackling in his first match for the club. Recent recruits Tom Wills and Ashley Reid were awarded their club ties after the match.